biblical definition of favor
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- FAVOR fa'-ver (chen, ratson, with other Hebrew words; charis): Means generally good will, acceptance, and the benefits flowing from these; in older usage it meant also the countenance, hence, appearance.
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beneficial ben·e·fi·cial. adj. 1. Producing or promoting a favorable result; advantageous: a trade agreement beneficial to all countries. 2. Law Involving the receipt of funds, property, or other benefits, as from an insurance policy or trust.
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- Use favoritism in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. Favoritism is defined as the act of giving preferential treatment to someone or something. When a teacher always calls on the kids who sit in the front row and is nicer to those kids, this is an example of a time when the teacher shows favoritism.avoritism is defined as the act of giving preferential treatment to someone or something. When a teacher always calls on the kids who sit in the front row and is nicer to those kids, this is an example of a time when the teacher shows favoritism.
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What does the Bible say about favoritism? Question: What does the Bible say about favoritism?. Answer: Favoritism is partiality or bias. To show favoritism is to give preference to one person over others with equal claims. It is similar to discrimination and may be based on conditions such as social class, wealth, clothing, actions, etc. The Bible is clear that favoritism is not God’s will for our lives.
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The Fruit of the Spirit Is Kindness When we understand Paul’s background in three languages, perhaps we find a clue to what kindness really means in Paul’s thought and in the Bible. The Hebrew word chesed is used in the Old Testament to describe the loving kindness of God, as our hymn said this morning. Chesed is central to all Jewish theology.
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uphold Synonym Discussion of uphold. support, uphold, advocate, back, champion mean to favor actively one that meets opposition. support is least explicit about the nature of the assistance given supports waterfront development. uphold implies extended support given to something attacked upheld the legitimacy of the military action.
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- What is the biblical definition of a blessing? What is it to bless in the Bible? The word bless or blessing comes from the Old English word bledsian, based on the Old English word for blood. In the common vernacular, the word is used to indicate a wish of good fortune upon the one receiving the blessing.
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Visual Synonyms of benefit Benefit is anything that does one good. Emolument is profit, return, or value accruing through official position. Expediency has respect to profit or advantage, real or supposed, considered apart from or perhaps in opposition to right, in actions having a moral character. Compare UTILITY.
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Religious Terms God’s unmerited love and favor toward sinners, the divine gift that brings about contrition, penitence, repentance, and the works of obedience in response to forgiveness. Guilt. A legal term that is often used instead of compunction.
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Legal affairs of Donald Trump Trump had previously sued the county twice over airport noise; the first lawsuit, in 1995, ended with an agreement between Trump and the county; Trump's second lawsuit, in 2010, was dismissed.
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Hebrew Roots/The original foundation/Grace The Grace of God [edit]. The word 'grace' literally means 'favour'. In Hebrew it is CHEN from a root word CHANAN-to bend or stoop in kindness to another as a superior to an inferior (Strongs 2603).In Greek it is CHARIS and has the idea of graciousness in manner or action (Strongs 5485) it comes from a root word CHAIRO to be cheerful, happy (Strongs 5463).When used in reference to God, it is the benevolent action of Him stooping down to us in His kindness to reach us in our need, and convey upon us a benefit.he Grace of God [edit]. The word 'grace' literally means 'favour'. In Hebrew it is CHEN from a root word CHANAN-to bend or stoop in kindness to another as a superior to an inferior (Strongs 2603).
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biblical Definition of biblical. 1  1 : of, relating to, or being in accord with the Bible (see bible ) 1) a biblical passage biblical references. 2  2 : suggestive of the Bible or Bible times his biblical beard.
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- Genesis 19:19 See now, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have magnified your loving kindness, which you have shown to me in saving my life. I can't escape to the mountain, lest evil overtake me, and I die.
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Mercy In English translations of the Bible, it comes to expression in phrases such as to be merciful,  to have mercy on,  or to show mercy toward.. The corresponding term, merciful,  describes a quality of God and one that God requires of his people.
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- adjective commended. praised — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation. urged — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along. recommended — to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
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- Biblical Definition Of . ASSURANCE . God wants believers to be assured of their salvation. He wants them to know without doubt that, having repented and trusted in Jesus, they have eternal life and will never perish (John 3:16; 6:47; 10:28; Heb 6:11,17-20; 7:25; 1 Peter 1:23; 1 John 5:12-13).
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- Prosperity is the blessing of the Old Testament; adversity is the blessing of the New; which carrieth the greater benediction, and the clearer revelation of God's favor.
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- Full Definition of FAVORITISM. 1. : the showing of special favor: partiality. 2. : the state or fact of being a favorite. See favoritism defined for English-language learners. See favoritism defined for kids.efinition of FAVORITISM for Kids. : the unfair practice of treating some people better than others.
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- Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: blessing, approval, approving(noun) the formal act of approving. he gave the project his blessing; his decision merited the approval of any sensible person.
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The Seven Laws of the Harvest Psalm 33:12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.. Everything good that we have been blessed with in our society here in the U.S.A., comes directly or indirectly, from God's grace and the Bible's influence.hen the Bible's influence is strong in a society, it will affect all aspects of that culture in a positive way. The opposite is also true -- when a society turns its back on God, it will begin to reflect evil in its cultural choices.
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please ¡no llores, (te lo pido) por favor!; please don't interfere, Boris haz el favor de no meterte, Boris; no te metas, Boris, por favor; please be seated (said by interviewer, doctor etc) siéntese; (said over intercom, in plane, theatre etc) les rogamos tomen asiento; please accept this book le ruego acepte este libro; oh, please! not that song again! ¡oh no!
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- Strong's Greek: 1849. ◄ 1849. Definition: (a) power, authority, weight, especially: moral authority, influence, (b) in a quasi-personal sense, derived from later Judaism, of a spiritual power, and hence of an earthly power.
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What does the Bible say about hospitality? Question: What does the Bible say about hospitality? Answer: Hospitality can be defined as “the quality or disposition of receiving and treating guests and strangers in a warm, friendly, generous way.” In the New Testament, the Greek word translated “hospitality” literally means “love of strangers.” Hospitality is a virtue that is both commanded and commended throughout Scripture. In the Old Testament, it was specifically commanded by God: “When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him.
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Righteousness Righteousness (also called rectitude) is a theological concept in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It is an attribute that implies that a person's actions are justified, and can have the connotation that the person has been judged or reckoned as leading a life that is pleasing to God.
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- Favor provides you with a pre-paid credit card to make purchases. The only time you ever pay out of pocket is if the restaurant is a cash only establishment. Then Favor reimburses you for any out of pocket spending as well as ATM fee's if you need to get cash out. Depends on the time of day, day of the week, if your are in a car or bike, weather, traffic...etc.
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- Favor rested on Israel when they left Egypt to such a degree that they literally took all the riches of Egypt (Exodus 12:36). The Bible says they “spoiled,” or took all the wealth, not just part of it.